Re: DeFOREST's in Antrim County, MI

Lyman was the son of Elmon Luther DeForest and Mary Cunningham. He was born in Massachusetts and his father was born in Connecticut . Mary was born in either Massachusetts or possibly New York. They moved to Niagara Ontario and then to Sanilac county Michigan .Lyman's siblings are Harrison, born 1821 in Sacketts Harbor New York,Amos Calvin, born 1826 in Ontario Canada, Christina , born 1827 Canada, William B. born 1831.I am a De Forest and I have reason to think that someone from this family may be the father of my ancestor, Nelson William De Forest, born July 7th , 1849 in Harrison Michigan to Mary Smith, daughter of Nelson Smith, and unknown De Forest. I have also tried to find the parents and siblings of Elmon Luther DeForest without success. I hope this helps you. Michele De Forest Bolinger